My first acting job was a Breck commercial.

I always tell my children, 'You have to face your fear. If not, it's like running from a dog that will bite you in the back.'

I have never been a believer that nice clothes should only be for people with money.

Did I shop Kmart for clothing? No, I didn't. But I loved that I could be totally involved in the hangtags, the buttons, the commercials and with the designers. Something in my head said 'Yes.' I was adventurous.

Sailing became one of the mainstreams of my life. I suppose my father was an influence. I remember seeing a photo of him at home sailing a big boat to Bermuda in his 20s. I still have it.

Going back to South Sudan after the independence took place was deeply emotional for me because I had gone through the civil war with my family just before going to seek refuge in London.

Obviously, Spain is my home, and I have everything here - family, friends - but I'm very happy in England, with the way of life we have and with English football.

My parents separated when I was two, and then my father passed away, so I never really knew that side of the family.